The Close, Off Huggetts Lane, Eastbourne, BN22 0LJ

Listed 3 Apr 2025 · Eastbourne
***Price Range £750,000 to £780,000*** An immaculately presented and spaciously proportioned detached house of considerable character.
Commanding glorious westerly views towards the downs the property has been the subject of tasteful and extensive improvement over the last 10 years by the present owners. The impressive result as well as the lovely garden setting will need to be seen to be appreciated.
The property is set well back on the west side of Willingdon Road commanding views over Willingdon toward the South Downs and is hidden from the road and approached by a small private access lane. The Willingdon Golf Course is nearby and Eastbourne town centre is only about 3 miles distant offering a wide range of amenities including mainline rail services to London Victoria and to Gatwick. Sporting facilities in the area also include 2 other principal golf courses as well as one of the largest sailing marinas on the South Coast. The nearby downland countryside of the South Downs National Park offers wonderful recreational opportunity.
Entrance Lobby with oak flooring, radiator, deep storage cupboard below stairs and glazed double doors open into
Reception Hall with radiator, oak flooring and handsome staircase with oak panel balustrade.
Cloakroom with wash basin, low level wc, heated towel rail, oak flooring, tiled walls and window.
Sitting Room 6.58m x 5.44m (21' 7" x 17' 10") into the recess. Commanding fine far reaching westerly views toward the Downs and with open fireplace with mellowed brick hearth, oak flooring, 2 radiators and double glazed casement doors to the terrace and rear garden.
Study/Bedroom 4 3.35m x 3.05m (11' 0" x 10' 0") with radiator and oak flooring.
Magnificent open plan Kitchen/Dining Room 8.59m x 5.8m (28' 2" x 19' 0") reducing to 11'6 in the kitchen area which is equipped with a range of polished granite working surfaces with a pair of deep china butler style sinks with mixer tap and range of light oak finished drawers and cupboards below with matching wall cupboards and display cabinets over, integrated appliances include the pair of Bosch ovens and a 6 ring gas hob, refrigerator and freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and wine cooler, radiator, oak flooring in the dining area and ceramic tiles in the kitchen area and double glazed casement doors give access to the terrace and rear garden.
- The handsome staircase with its oak balustrade rises to the large Galleried First Floor Landing with 2 radiators and retractable ladder access to loft space above, under eaves storage space.
Bedroom 1 4.52m x 4.17m (14' 10" x 13' 8") with fine double aspect including far reaching views to the Downs, radiator and under eaves storage space.
Bedroom 2 4.52m x 4.1m (14' 10" x 13' 5") with double aspect including fine views to the Downs, radiator and under eaves storage space.
Bedroom 3 3.35m x 2.51m (11' 0" x 8' 3") with views to the Downs, radiator and under eaves storage space.
Bathroom with white suite comprising panelled bath, wash basin inset into cabinet with cupboard below, large shower unit, low level wc, heated towel rail, tiled walls, inset ceiling lighting, window.
Outside An important feature of this property is its lovely garden setting. The front garden is extensively lawned for ease of maintenance whilst the rear garden, extending to a depth of about 90', affords a lovely westerly aspect including views to the Downs. The rear garden is also extensively lawned and delightfully landscaped with stone paved terraces which catch good sunlight through the day and profusely stocked borders which include mature trees and shrubs which combined to provide a high degree of privacy. At the end of the garden there is also an area of kitchen garden, 3 useful garden stores and an aluminium framed greenhouse. There is gated side access.
Large Integral Garage which is 16'7 x 12'8 with automatic electronic door, Karndean flooring, radiator, inset ceiling lighting, power and light points. (The garage will easily convert to provide further accommodation subject to any consents required).
Small Garage/Workshop 6.2m x 1.88m (20' 4" x 6' 2") narrowing at the furthest end with double glazed casement doors to the garden. Power and light points and an automatic electronic door.
- The double entrance drive is attractively block paved and affords very generous car parking space.
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Median sold prices in BN20 over the last 12 months: flat £263k · detached £630k · semi-detached £380k · terraced £344k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 Willingdon Road Eastbourne BN20 9JT | Detached Freehold | 4 Aug 2026 | £562,500 |
| 282 Willingdon Road Eastbourne BN20 9JS | Detached Freehold | 10 Jul 2026 | £625,000 |
| 252 Willingdon Road Eastbourne BN20 9AL | Detached Freehold | 11 Jun 2026 | £875,000 |
| 181 Willingdon Road Eastbourne BN20 9AJ | Semi-detached Freehold | 18 Feb 2026 | £520,000 |
| 300 Willingdon Road Eastbourne BN20 9JS | Detached Freehold | 3 Sept 2024 | £527,500 |
| 207 Willingdon Road Eastbourne BN20 9JP | Detached Freehold | 22 Aug 2024 | £552,000 |
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Listed by Rager & Roberts, Eastbourne on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 3 Apr 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 03/04/2025.
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